Waste & Recycling Operative - Flexible Hours & Weekends

Kenect Recruitment Ltd.

Chelmsford

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kenect Recruitment Ltd. is seeking site operatives to cover Chelmsford and surrounding areas. Shifts involve 32–48 hours per week with weekend work and driving between sites.

You will assist the public, help with site cleanliness, and perform heavy lifting as part of a team. A valid UK driving license and own transport are required.

There is an enhanced hourly rate for bank holidays, and candidates must wear steel toe capped boots and meet GCSE English & Maths minimum requirements.

Qualifications

  • GCSE English and Maths at minimum.
  • Must be able to perform heavy lifting and stand for long periods.
  • Experience in the waste industry is preferred but not essential.
  • Must have own transport to travel between sites.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to stay calm in difficult situations.
  • Physically fit to work on foot for extended periods.
  • Must wear steel toe capped boots on site.

Responsibilities

  • Assist members of the public and keep work areas tidy.
  • Carry out physical tasks including lifting across multiple sites.
  • Work across Chelmsford, Maldon, Witham, Braintree and surrounding areas.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths
Public interaction
Heavy lifting
Standing long periods
Calm under pressure
On feet long hours
Safety boots

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Kenect Recruitment Ltd. is seeking site operatives to cover Chelmsford and surrounding areas. Shifts involve 32–48 hours per week with weekend work and driving between sites.

You will assist the public, help with site cleanliness, and perform heavy lifting as part of a team. A valid UK driving license and own transport are required.

There is an enhanced hourly rate for bank holidays, and candidates must wear steel toe capped boots and meet GCSE English & Maths minimum requirements.

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